講義内容詳細:国際政治学Ⅰ(英語講義)

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年度/Academic Year 2020
授業科目名/Course Title (Japanese) 国際政治学Ⅰ(英語講義)
英文科目名/Course Title (English) International Politics Ⅰ(in English)
学期/Semester 前期 単位/Credits 2
教員名/Instructor (Japanese) 佐桑 健太郎
英文氏名/Instructor (English) SAKUWA, Kentaro

講義概要/Course description
This course is an introduction to international relations (IR). The field of international relations—a field of political science—emphasizes theoretical explanations for and understanding of international politics through “scientific” research, rather than simple descriptions of cases and/or journalistic impressions about current events. These theories address questions such as “What increases or decreases the risk of international conflict?”, “What conditions encourage regional integration like the EU?”, and “What types of domestic legislature and bureaucracy lead to flexible foreign policy?” through reasoning and empirical data analysis.

Our focus is on reviewing the theories and insights developed by rigorous empirical studies in the contemporary IR. The term “international relations theory” had long been associated with various “isms” (i.e., broad worldviews) such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism (you probably still find that usage in Wikipedia and elsewhere). However, contemporary IR research moved away from debates between different “isms” and evolved into empirical social science. To understand the current scholarly works in IR, it is imperative to pay close attention to both theoretical logic and systematic observations of empirical data.     

No prior knowledge of international relations/politics is assumed. The main goal is twofold: the first is to obtain “lenses” through which one can make sense of international politics, and the second is to learn how to make sense of the complex international political phenomena by applying scientific methods.

Any weeks topics—conflict and security, international organizations, etc.—could be expanded into a course of its own. In the first semester, following the introductory discussions of the history of IR and the notion of the state, we will cover topics that are related to power, hegemony, and alliance. 
達成目標/Course objectives
Learn how political science uses the scientific method to study international relations.
Learn about the theories of international relations.
Learn how to conduct a systematic empirical research.
Improve academic writing skills.
Improve teamwork and leadership skills.
授業計画/Lecture plan
1
授業計画/Class Introduction to IR
事前学習/Preparation Read the syllabus.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
2
授業計画/Class States and the international system
事前学習/Preparation Pevehouse and Goldstein, pp. 9–18; 20–24; 43–46.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
3
授業計画/Class Elements of power
事前学習/Preparation Pevehouse and Goldstein, pp. 38–43; 47–49; 147–155.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
4
授業計画/Class [Lab] Measuring National Capabilities
事前学習/Preparation National Material Capabilities data
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
5
授業計画/Class Hegemony and Leadership Long Cycles
事前学習/Preparation Pevehouse and Goldstein, pp. 25–34; 49–52.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
6
授業計画/Class [Lab] Does Hegemony Make the World Peaceful?
事前学習/Preparation SIPRI military expenditure data
Correlates of War (COW) war data
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
7
授業計画/Class Power Shift and Preventive War
事前学習/Preparation Frieden et al., World Politics, pp. 118–127.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
8
授業計画/Class [Lab] Power ratio and the risk of war
事前学習/Preparation SIPRI military expenditure data
COW war data
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
9
授業計画/Class Alliance
事前学習/Preparation Pevehouse and Goldstein, pp. 53–54; 57.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
10
授業計画/Class [Lab] Does Alliance Reduce the Risk of War?
事前学習/Preparation Alliance Treaty Obligations and Provisions (ATOP) data
Militarized Interstate Disputes (MID) data
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
11
授業計画/Class Strategies of coalition-making
事前学習/Preparation Pevehouse and Goldstein, pp. 46–47.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
12
授業計画/Class [Lab] Who Form Alliances?
事前学習/Preparation Formal Alliance data
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
13
授業計画/Class Territorial dispute
事前学習/Preparation Goertz, Diehl, and Balas, The Puzzle of Peace, pp. 81–87.
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
14
授業計画/Class Warp-up
事前学習/Preparation Review notes
事後学習/Reviewing Review notes
15
授業計画/Class Research presentations
事前学習/Preparation Prepare for the presentation
事後学習/Reviewing Revise and finish the research paper
授業方法/Method of instruction
Class meetings will be conducted online using Webex Training. All reading and lab materials will be distributed through CoursePower. To access a class "training session" (this is how an online session is called in Webex Training), go to the link provided on CoursePower and enter your name, email address, and password. If you wish to access a session through the Webex Meetings app installed on your computer, start the desktop app and enter the session number. You will be redirected to the login screen. The full access information is also posted on CoursePower. The first meerting is starts on at 11:00 on May 7, so please access the session in the timely manner. 

Although this course is listed as a lecture course, student-led activities and in-class discussions are essential. Therefore, active participation in class activities is a very important part of this course. A typical class begins with a brief introductory lecture followed by discussions of reading materials and various activities.
成績評価方法/Evaluation
1 平常点 In-class Points 30% Active participation in class activities is a very important part of this course. Students are required to complete assigned reading before each class, and participation is evaluated based on both quality and quantity of contribution to class discussions. 
2 レポート Report 40% Students will work on a group research project and submit a research paper by the end of semester. Details will be explained in the first class meeting.
3 その他 Others 30% Before each lecture on a new topic (roughly biweekly, 6 assignments in total), students are required to complete readings and a written assignment. Written assignments must be submitted by the day before class. 
参考書/Reference books
 著者名
Author
タイトル
Title
出版社
Publisher
出版年
Published year
ISBN 
1 Jon C. Pevehouse and Joshua S. Goldstein International Relations, Brief 7th Edition Pearson 2016 9780134406350
授業関連情報/Class-related information
 件名/Title内容/Contents備考/Memo
1 Instructor email ksakuwa@aoyamagakuin.jp
2 Online appointment http://bit.ly/SakuwaAppt
その他/Others
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all class meetings. Attendance is taken at the beginning of class. Students who are not present are marked as absent. Excused absences are given because of serious illness, serious personal difficulties, or excuses granted by the university administration, and students are required to submit a proof of such causes.

Inappropriate behavior and academic dishonesty

Every student is obligated to contribute to a constructive and respectful classroom environment. Students who do not comply with the moral codes will be penalized in terms of the final grade. Any form of plagiarism and academic dishonesty will result in an automatic failure of the course. Consult the University regarding what constitutes academic dishonesty.

Electronic devices
Students should bring your laptop computers or tablets (a laptop is desirable), because most assignments involve playing with data and online materials. However, the use of any electronic device during class work without the express direction of the instructor is strictly prohibited. All electronics must be turned off prior to entering the classroom unless you have an eText. Unauthorized or inappropriate use of electronic devices may result in being marked as absent for that day.